Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
imager
noun
/ˈɪmɪdʒər/
Definition
An imager is a device or system that creates images by capturing light or other forms of radiation.
Examples
- The medical imager allowed doctors to see detailed scans of patients’ organs.
- High-resolution imagers are crucial for capturing clear images in astronomy.
- Smartphones today often have advanced imagers for photography.
Meaning
The term ‘imager’ refers to any equipment or software designed to produce visual representations from data, typically in the context of photography, medical imaging, or satellite imagery.
Synonyms
- camera
- scanner
- detector
- sensor
